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Japanese Arts (IV): Noh
Noh is the one of oldest performing arts in the world. It is a Japanese theatrical performance that combines dance, drama, music, and poetry. It has been inscribed on the...
Japanese Arts (IV): Noh
Noh is the one of oldest performing arts in the world. It is a Japanese theatrical performance that combines dance, drama, music, and poetry. It has been inscribed on the...
Hanami: Japanese Flower Viewing
Japan is home to thousands of sakura (cherry blossom) trees. Sakura is one of the most prominent images in Japanese culture. Hanami (flower viewing) has thus become an indispensable activity for...
Hanami: Japanese Flower Viewing
Japan is home to thousands of sakura (cherry blossom) trees. Sakura is one of the most prominent images in Japanese culture. Hanami (flower viewing) has thus become an indispensable activity for...
Onsen: Japanese Bathing Culture
When you picture Japan, it's hard not to think of the classic images, such as cherry blossoms, geishas, and Mount Fuji. However, one of the biggest but lesser-known Japanese cultures...
Onsen: Japanese Bathing Culture
When you picture Japan, it's hard not to think of the classic images, such as cherry blossoms, geishas, and Mount Fuji. However, one of the biggest but lesser-known Japanese cultures...
Natsu Matsuri (IV): Japanese Summer Festival
You are totally wrong if you think that a natsu matsuri is all about music, dance, and shrines! It's undeniable that those three things are important and indispensable parts of a...
Natsu Matsuri (IV): Japanese Summer Festival
You are totally wrong if you think that a natsu matsuri is all about music, dance, and shrines! It's undeniable that those three things are important and indispensable parts of a...
Natsu Matsuri (II): Japanese Summer Festival
After learning basic information about Natsu Matsuri, it's time to explore some interesting festivals! With a long duration, a huge number of participants, and a grand scale, Gion Matsuri, Tenjin...
Natsu Matsuri (II): Japanese Summer Festival
After learning basic information about Natsu Matsuri, it's time to explore some interesting festivals! With a long duration, a huge number of participants, and a grand scale, Gion Matsuri, Tenjin...
Manga: The Heart of Popular Japanese Culture
Naruto, Luffy, Conan, Sakuragi, Doraemon, Yagami…If you have access to Japanese comics (manga) or anime, you will have heard at least one of these names. With various genres and tons of...
Manga: The Heart of Popular Japanese Culture
Naruto, Luffy, Conan, Sakuragi, Doraemon, Yagami…If you have access to Japanese comics (manga) or anime, you will have heard at least one of these names. With various genres and tons of...